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Carnival Portugal
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Portugal’s Carnival season brings public celebrations, parades, costumes and a lively sense of shared festivity before Lent. In Ovar, the Carnival of Portugal is a major tourist event shaped by local traditions and modern parade culture: it has been organized in its current form since 1952 and has included samba-school parades since 1983. Visitors can experience the city’s traditional celebrations and colorful procession atmosphere, while remembering that Carnival timing and arrangements can vary. Check current official dates, programme details and local arrangements before travelling.
Data updated: 2026-07-08← Back to all events
